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SPY is surging as traders react to a signaled two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, triggering an aggressive recovery in market sentiment. The community remains deeply divided, with bulls celebrating the rally while a vocal contingent of bears warns that the deal is a precarious bull trap that ignores underlying geopolitical risks and long-term instability.

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The Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) is rallying sharply following a trending announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, which markets are interpreting as a catalyst for de-escalation. The community is actively debating the legitimacy and long-term implications of this agreement, with widespread skepticism regarding the terms of the deal and confusion over conflicting reports of ongoing military activity in the region.

Strategy, Inc. engages in the provision of enterprise analytics and mobility software. The firm designs, develops, markets, and sells software platforms through licensing arrangements and cloud-based subscriptions and related services. Its product packages include Hyper. The company was founded by Michael J. Saylor and Sanjeev K. Bansal on November 17, 1989, and is headquartered in Tysons Corner, VA.

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MicroStrategy is experiencing heightened volatility and intense social media debate, driven by its high-beta sensitivity to Bitcoin price fluctuations and concerns surrounding its leveraged digital asset treasury strategy. Investors are sharply divided, with active discussion focusing on the impact of ongoing share dilution, institutional inflows, and the stock's significant sensitivity to broader macroeconomic uncertainty.

XRP is a decentralized digital asset and the native token of the XRP Ledger, a Layer 1 blockchain designed for high-performance global payments. Its primary value proposition is offering a fast, cost-effective alternative to traditional banking systems by enabling near-instant cross-border settlements that finalize in three to five seconds. By serving as a neutral bridge asset between different fiat currencies, it helps financial institutions lower liquidity costs and eliminates the need for pre-funded accounts.  The network is unique because it utilizes a federated consensus protocol instead of energy-intensive mining or staking. This system achieves deterministic finality through a Unique Node List of trusted validators who must reach an eighty percent agreement threshold to permanently record transactions. This infrastructure supports a sustained throughput of 1,500 transactions per second and includes a built-in decentralized exchange that allows for the automated trading of any tokenized asset without intermediaries.  The project traces its origins back to 2004 with Ryan Fugger before being co-founded in its modern form by Jed McCaleb and Chris Larsen. The company, now known as Ripple, works with major financial institutions as partners and investors to build global payment solutions. To protect the network from spam, a small amount of XRP is burned during every transaction, and the token is further utilized by institutions as collateral to access traditional markets and manage digital asset infrastructure.  Institutional adoption of the asset reached a major milestone in November 2025 when the SEC approved the first wave of spot XRP ETFs. These products, offered by major issuers including Bitwise, Grayscale, 21Shares, Canary Capital, and Franklin Templeton, are now listed on prominent exchanges like the NYSE Arca, Nasdaq, and Cboe BZX. While Ripple remains a key contributor to the ecosystem, the underlying XRP Ledger continues to operate as an open-source and decentralized network.

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XRP is trending as investors weigh conflicting sentiments regarding institutional adoption and potential regulatory breakthroughs like the Clarity Act against persistent price stagnation. Community members remain deeply divided, with many engaging in heated debates over long-term utility versus short-term frustration with the asset's lack of momentum compared to broader market moves.

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Applied Digital is trending as investors aggressively position themselves ahead of the upcoming Q3 earnings report, with high anticipation for potential hyperscaler deal news. The community is actively debating the stock's short-squeeze potential, fueled by high short interest and speculative volatility surrounding geopolitical tensions and broader market sentiment.

Tesla, Inc. engages in the design, development, manufacture, and sale of electric vehicles and energy generation and storage systems. It operates through the Automotive and Energy Generation and Storage segments. The Automotive segment includes the design, development, manufacture, sale, and lease of electric vehicles as well as sales of automotive regulatory credits. The Energy Generation and Storage segment is involved in the design, manufacture, installation, sale, and lease of solar energy generation, energy storage products, and related services and sales of solar energy systems incentives. The company was founded by Jeffrey B. Straubel, Elon Reeve Musk, Martin Eberhard, and Marc Tarpenning on July 1, 2003 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

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Tesla is currently drawing intense investor attention as shifting geopolitical tensions and speculative rumors regarding strategic partnerships, such as a high-stakes chip manufacturing project, trigger sharp volatility. Market participants remain deeply divided, with bulls pointing to potential relief rallies and technical bounce signals, while bears cite underlying fundamental concerns regarding inventory levels and the sustainability of current valuation multiples.

Nebius Group NV is a technology company that provides infrastructure and services to AI builders worldwide. It offers Nebius AI, an AI-centric cloud platform provides full-stack infrastructure, including large-scale GPU clusters, cloud services, and developer tools. The company also operates through specialized brands: Toloka AI, which partners in data for generative AI development; TripleTen, an edtech platform focused on re-skilling individuals for tech careers; and Avride, which develops autonomous driving technology. Nebius Group was founded by Elena Kolmanovskaya, Ilya Segalovich, Mikhail Fadeev, and Arkady Volozh in 1989 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

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Nebius Group is drawing intense community focus driven by significant expansion in its AI infrastructure, including major hyperscaler partnerships and NVIDIA-backed investment, which retail investors believe justifies a massive growth trajectory. The community is actively debating the stock's resilience amid broader geopolitical volatility, with many users highlighting a potential short squeeze and a bullish long-term thesis centered on its data center dominance and revenue scaling.

Ondas, Inc. engages in the development, marketing, and sale of wireless radio systems for secure, wide area mission-critical business-to-business networks. It operates through the Ondas Networks and Ondas Autonomous Systems segments. The Ondas Networks segment provides wireless connectivity solutions enabling mission-critical Industrial Internet applications and services. The Ondas Autonomous Systems segment designs, develops, and markets commercial drone solutions via the Optimus System and Scout System. The company was founded on December 22, 2014 and is headquartered in West Palm Beach, FL.

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Ondas Inc. is seeing intense investor activity driven by a cascade of positive contract announcements, including a major demining tender and security deals for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. While shareholders are rallying around the company's expanding backlog and strategic integrations with Palantir and World View, the community remains deeply divided by debates over persistent dilution and the stock's volatility in the face of broader geopolitical tensions.

Intel Corp. engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of computer products and technologies. It delivers computer, networking, data storage, and communications platforms. The firm operates through the following segments: Client Computing Group (CCG), Data Center and AI (DCAI), Intel Foundry Services (IFS), and All Other. The CCG segment consists of platforms designed for notebooks, 2-in-1 systems, desktops, tablets, phones, wireless and wired connectivity products, and mobile communication components. The DCAI segment delivers solutions to cloud service providers and enterprise customers, along with silicon devices for communications service providers and high-performance computing customers. The IFS segment refers to full stack solutions created from the foundry industry ecosystem. The All Other segment represents results from other non-reportable segments and corporate-related charges. The company was founded by Robert Norton Noyce and Gordon Earle Moore on July 18, 1968, and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

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Intel is seeing a surge in investor confidence driven by its strategic partnership with Elon Musk's 'Terafab' project, aimed at massive-scale AI and robotics chip fabrication. The community is actively debating the company's potential to re-establish itself as a core strategic foundry player while navigating the volatility of broader macro-tensions.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. engages in the provision of cruise travel services. It offers cruise experiences for travelers with itineraries in Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, South America, Africa, Canada, Bermuda, Caribbean, Alaska and Hawaii. Its brands include Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Miami, FL.

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Norwegian Cruise Line is trending due to heightened volatility as investors weigh activist intervention from Elliott Investment Management against macro headwinds like rising fuel costs and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The community remains deeply divided, with some traders viewing the current price weakness as a long-term accumulation opportunity, while others express frustration over algorithmic manipulation and the stock's sluggish recovery compared to sector peers.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The company approved a new $20 billion buyback, adding to $2.1 billion remaining.</li><li>Qualcomm’s weak second-quarter guidance has raised growth concerns.&nbsp;</li><li>On Monday, Seaport Research downgraded Qualcomm to Sell from Neutral, setting a $100 price target.</li></ul>Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM) has announced plans to boost shareholder returns through a higher dividend and a new stock buyback program.&nbsp;The company’s Board of Directors approved raising the quarterly cash dividend from $0.89 to $0.92 per share, effective for payouts after March 26, lifting the annualized dividend to $3.68 per share.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Buyback Boost And Growth Concerns</h2>The company also introduced a fresh $20 billion stock repurchase authorization, supplementing the $2.1 billion remaining from its November 2024 buyback program.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QCOM">Qualcomm stock</a> traded over 3% higher in Tuesday’s premarket.&nbsp;However, questions linger about whether the buyback reflects the company’s confidence in boosting shareholder returns or concerns about growth.&nbsp;For the second quarter, the company expects adjusted earnings of $2.45 to $2.65 per share, which is below Wall Street’s estimate of $2.87. It also forecasts revenue between $10.2 billion and $11.0 billion, slightly under the $11.02 billion analysts were expecting, according to Fiscal AI.Growing demand for memory in data centers is making it harder to secure supply for smartphones and other devices. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock remained in ‘bullish’ territory amid ‘high’ message volume levels.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Analysts Turn Bearish Due To Memory Shortage</h2>On Monday, Seaport Research downgraded Qualcomm to Sell from Neutral, setting a $100 price target, according to TheFly.&nbsp;The firm explained that the memory shortage will hit Qualcomm’s customers the most and expects the company to lose market share as its overall market gets smaller this year.Last week, Bank of America downgraded Qualcomm to ‘Underperform’ rating from ‘Neutral’ and set a $145 price target. The analyst noted that while Qualcomm leads in smartphone chips, the market is mature and faces risks from rising memory costs. The downgrade also reflected the expected loss of $7 billion to $8 billion in business from Apple.QCOM stock declined by over 16% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-says-one-trillion-blackwell-rubin-sales-baseline-more-to-come-report/cZ3E7iSRIXQ">Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Says $1 Trillion In Blackwell And Rubin Sales Is Just A Baseline, There's More To Come: Report</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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QCOM Stock Gains: Qualcomm Doubles Down On Shareholder Returns Amid Growth Concerns

The company’s Board of Directors approved raising the quarterly cash dividend from $0.89 to $0.92 per share.

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The company’s Board of Directors approved raising the quarterly cash dividend from $0.89 to $0.92 per share.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Huang highlighted how the technology now functions more like a critical utility, similar to electricity or the internet.</li><li>He described the AI ecosystem as a stack composed of five interdependent layers.</li><li>Nvidia GTC conference is scheduled to take place between March 16 and March 19.&nbsp;</li></ul>Nvidia Corp’s (NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang said artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving from a specialized software capability into a foundational layer of modern infrastructure, reshaping industries, economies, and the global technology race.&nbsp;In a blog, Huang emphasized the importance of embracing AI.&nbsp;<blockquote>“AI is becoming the foundational infrastructure of the modern world. And the choices we make now, how fast we build, how broadly we participate, and how responsibly we deploy it, will shape what this era becomes.”-Jensen Huang, CEO, Nvidia.&nbsp;</blockquote><h2 class="st-heading-2">The Shift From Traditional Software</h2>Huang highlighted how the technology now functions more like a critical utility, similar to electricity or the internet, requiring massive investments in hardware, energy generation, and data infrastructure to deliver real-time intelligence. Huang added that the shift reflects a fundamental transformation in computing.For decades, Huang said, most software relied on predefined instructions written by programmers. AI systems, however, can interpret complex information such as text, images, sound and context, he added.&nbsp;&nbsp;He described the AI ecosystem as a stack composed of several interdependent layers. At the foundation lies energy, which powers the computing processes required to run AI workloads. Above that are semiconductor processors designed for high-performance computing. Next comes infrastructure, including data centers, networking systems and cooling technologies. On top of that layer sit the AI models, capable of understanding complex domains from language to robotics and financial systems and then comes the applications where economic value is created.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NVDA">Nvidia stock</a> inched 0.2% lower in Tuesday’s premarket. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock remained in ‘bearish’ territory amid ‘low’ message volume levels.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Nvidia GTC Could Signal Strong AI Chip Demand</h2>Truist reiterated its ‘Buy’ rating on Nvidia shares and maintained a $283 price target ahead of the Nvidia GTC conference scheduled to take place between March 16 and March 19.&nbsp;The firm anticipates that the chip behemoth will address key factors, including chip supply, production capacity, and demand trends across AI and data center markets. Truist believes the event could serve as a ‘positive catalyst’ for Nvidia. The firm expects the company to discuss how supply constraints and manufacturing capacity are evolving alongside surging demand for AI processors.&nbsp;NVDA stock has gained over 70% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/rivn-stock-gains-pre-market-after-td-cowen-upgrade-analyst-sees-strong-demand-for-upcoming-r2-models/cZdopG6RI7b">RIVN Stock Gains 4% Pre-Market After TD Cowen Upgrade: Analyst Sees Strong Demand For Upcoming R2 Models</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Frames AI As ‘Foundational Infrastructure’ Ahead Of GTC Event Next Week

The remarks come ahead of Nvidia’s GTC conference next week, where investors expect updates on AI chip demand and supply constraints. 

 ETFs to Buy as NVIDIA Shares Gain Following Q4 Earnings Beat 

NVDA jumps after crushing Q4 earnings and strong guidance, lifting ETF plays like SMH tied to the AI chip leader. 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The firm assigned a $250 price target and suggested the upcoming report might not carry the market-moving weight it once did.</li><li>The firm suggested that investors diversify their attention across multiple AI-focused firms.</li><li>JPMorgan has reaffirmed its “Overweight” rating for Nvidia, projecting that the company will exceed expectations when it reports results.</li></ul>Nvidia Corp. (NVDA) received bullish recommendations from DA Davidson and JPMorgan ahead of its fourth-quarter (Q4) earnings, scheduled on Wednesday.&nbsp;DA Davidson has assigned a $250 price target and suggested the upcoming report might not carry the market-moving weight it once did, as investors have diversified their attention across multiple AI-focused firms, according to TheFly.According to the firm, companies such as Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), Broadcom (AVGO), memory chip makers, and optical technology firms are increasingly capturing investor attention, reflecting broader optimism about AI developments.&nbsp;The firm noted that while these peers’ stock prices already factor in a multi-year AI expansion, Nvidia’s current valuation primarily anticipates peak AI demand in 2026, presenting a potential opportunity for investors.Analysts expect Nvidia to report Q4 revenue of $66.12 billion, a 68% year-on-year (YoY) increase, and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.53, a 80% YoY increase, according to Fiscal AI data.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NVDA">Nvidia stock</a> inched 0.6% higher on Monday mid-morning. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock remained in ‘bearish’ territory amid ‘normal’ message volume levels.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_23_115709_png_25cc5684f8.webp" alt="NVDA’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 11:45 a.m. ET on Feb. 23, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits" width="925" height="102"><figcaption>NVDA’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 11:45 a.m. ET on Feb. 23, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>According to a CNBC&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/23/monday-wall-street-analysts-calls-like-nvidia.html">report</a>, JPMorgan has reaffirmed its “Overweight” rating for Nvidia, projecting that the company will exceed expectations when it reports results. The firm highlighted that despite the positive developments since the previous quarter, Nvidia’s stock has shown limited movement, reflecting heightened market expectations entering the Q4 reporting period.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Citrini’s Outlook To 2028</h2>Citrini Research, a firm specializing in thematic equity strategies, has issued a cautionary&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.citriniresearch.com/p/2028gic">report</a> on the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) in the economy. The research suggests that while AI continues to drive corporate spending and market enthusiasm, its long-term effects may ultimately harm both investors and the average American worker.Unlike typical bearish AI analyses that focus on infrastructure challenges, Citrini envisions a future where AI advances relentlessly but undermines economic stability by displacing white-collar jobs and reducing consumer spending power.However, acceleration in AI, as noted in the research, could benefit Nvidia, as it is one of the biggest enablers of AI infrastructure.&nbsp;NVDA stock has gained over 46% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/gossamer-bio-stock-plummeted-today-what-is-behind-the-crash/cZRtwTVR4ym">Gossamer Bio Stock Plummeted 82% Today — What’s Behind The Crash?</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Nvidia Gets Backing From DA Davidson, JPMorgan Ahead Of Q4 Earnings And AI Growth Surge

DA Davidson said Nvidia’s current valuation primarily anticipates peak AI demand in 2026, presenting a potential opportunity for investors.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Wells Fargo analyst Aaron Rakers cut his price target to $135 from $165 and emphasized ongoing memory supply concerns that are pressuring handset guidance.</li><li>Susquehanna analyst Christopher Rolland downgraded the stock to ‘Neutral’ from ‘Positive’, sharply lowering his price target to $140 from $210.</li><li>Bank of America pointed to continued weakness in the handset sector, noting that demand pressures appear both cyclical and structural.</li></ul>Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM) stock saw a slew of price target and rating changes from Wall Street as the chipmaker&nbsp;navigates headwinds in the memory market.For the second quarter (Q2), Qualcomm expects adjusted earnings per share (EPS) in the range of $2.45 to $2.65, and revenue between $10.2 billion and $11.0 billion, both below the analysts’ consensus estimate of $2.87 and $11.02&nbsp;billion, respectively, according to Fiscal AI data.&nbsp;<blockquote>“In the coming quarters, the handset industry will be constrained by the availability and pricing of memory, particularly DRAM.”-Cristiano Amon, President and CEO, Qualcomm</blockquote><h2 class="st-heading-2">Market Sentiment Shifts After Earnings And Headset Pressures</h2>JPMorgan analyst Samik Chatterjee trimmed the 12-month price target for Qualcomm to $185 from $195 while retaining an ‘Overweight’ rating on the stock, according to TheFly.&nbsp;&nbsp;The firm noted that management pointed to challenges in the wider smartphone industry as memory producers shift capacity toward high-bandwidth memory, tightening DRAM availability.Meanwhile, Wells Fargo analyst Aaron Rakers cut his price target to $135 from $165 and kept an ‘Underweight’ rating. The firm emphasized ongoing memory supply concerns that are pressuring handset guidance, as well as potential reductions in modem content with Apple’s iPhone lineup, a key driver of Qualcomm’s revenue.<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://qualcomm">Qualcomm stock</a> traded over 7% lower by Thursday mid-morning. However, on Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock changed to ‘extremely bullish’ from ‘bullish’ territory the previous day. Message volume shifted to ‘extremely high’ from ‘high’ levels in 24 hours.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_05_113000_png_73ca6c5d60.webp" alt="QCOM’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 11:00 a.m. ET on Feb. 5, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits" width="924" height="105"><figcaption>QCOM’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 11:00 a.m. ET on Feb. 5, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Susquehanna And Bank of America Downgrade Qualcomm</h2>Susquehanna analyst Christopher Rolland downgraded the stock to ‘Neutral’ from ‘Positive’, sharply lowering his price target to $140 from $210. Rolland said the firm is choosing to remain on the sidelines as Qualcomm navigates what he described as a “memory-related handset storm.”&nbsp;Bank of America downgraded Qualcomm to ‘Neutral’ from ‘Buy’ and slashed its price target to $155 from $215. The firm pointed to continued weakness in the handset sector, noting that demand pressures appear both cyclical and structural.QCOM stock has declined 20% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/ross-gerber-warns-of-intense-hardware-battle-as-ai-spending-sparks-competition-among-tech-leaders/cZbZaDhR4Vr">Ross Gerber Warns Of Intense Hardware Battle As AI Spending Sparks Competition Among Tech Leaders</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Qualcomm Slides as Weak Q2 Outlook And Memory Market Headwinds Trigger Analyst Downgrades, Price Target Revisions

JPMorgan analyst Samik Chatterjee trimmed the 12-month price target for Qualcomm to $185 from $195 while retaining an ‘Overweight’ rating, citing challenges in the wider smartphone industry amid tightening DRAM availability. 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Earlier on Monday, the two companies announced an expansion of their existing collaboration, with Nvidia buying $2 billion worth of CoreWeave’s Class A common stock.&nbsp;</li><li>Jefferies has a ‘Buy’ rating on CRWV shares with a price target of $120.</li><li>Mizuho raised CoreWeave’s price target to $100 from $92, while maintaining a ‘Neutral’ rating on the shares after the announcement of the deal.</li></ul>Jefferies on Monday said that the $2 billion deal between Nvidia Corp. (NVDA) and CoreWeave Inc. (CRWV) deepens the partnership of both firms and will help Nvidia push CoreWeave’s artificial intelligence factories toward more than 5 gigawatts (GW) of capacity by 2030, well above 2.9 GW at present.Earlier on Monday, the two companies announced an expansion of their existing collaboration, with Nvidia buying $2 billion worth of CoreWeave’s Class A common stock.Shares of CRWV climbed over 6% at the time of writing, while shares of NVDA lost about 0.6%.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Analyst Rationale</h2>Jefferies said that Nvidia's support on land and powered shells should ease execution risk and help scaling, according to TheFly. The analyst also added that Nvidia will help take CoreWeave's SUNK and Mission Control software to market, creating a high-margin, asset-light growth avenue.CoreWeave's stake rises to about 9% from 7%, underscoring its conviction in CoreWeave as a strategic partner, not just a reseller, Jefferies added.The analyst has a ‘Buy’ rating on CRWV shares with a price target of $120, representing an upside of about 21%.Meanwhile, Mizuho analyst Gregg Moskowitz raised CoreWeave’s price target to $100 from $92, while maintaining a ‘Neutral’ rating on the shares after the announcement of the deal.The analyst said it remains "somewhat more reserved" about the magnitude of potential revenue upside for CoreWeave over the next few quarters in a highly capacity-constrained environment. However, it added that the announcement provides "incremental confidence in the longer-term trajectory," according to TheFly.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Deal Summary</h2>As per the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/crwv-stock-soars-nvidia-2-billion-investment-ai-infrastructure/cmy7qzrR4h2">deal</a>, CoreWeave will leverage Nvidia’s high-performance computing platform to design and operate AI factories, bolstered by the latter’s financial resources.The collaboration will also integrate CoreWeave’s AI-native software, such as SUNK and Mission Control, into Nvidia’s reference architectures. Meanwhile, CoreWeave will adopt multiple generations of Nvidia technology, including Rubin, Vera CPUs, and BlueField systems.Nvidia already holds a stake in CoreWeave and has committed to buying more than $6 billion in its services through 2032.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/CRWV">CRWV stock</a> jumped to ‘bullish’ from ‘neutral’ territory over the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, message volume jumped to ‘high’ from ‘normal’ levels.One bullish user noted that the stock’s flow at present looked more like an AI infra re‑rating than a momentum pop, referencing the deal.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/PsychedStocks/message/642876639</stembedurl>&nbsp;Another bullish user said the deal felt like the ‘backbone of the US AI strategy’ taking shape.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/JackBullskin/message/642866979</stembedurl>&nbsp;A third user predicted a price of $110 this week, while hoping for $120.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/cannontrades/message/642867657</stembedurl>&nbsp;Shares of CRWV have gained over 147% in the past year. Meanwhile, <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NVDA">NVDA shares</a> have risen over 57% in the same period.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com. &nbsp;

In this photo illustration, the logo of AI cloud-computing startup CoreWeave is displayed on a smartphone screen with Nvidia logo in the background on May 16, 2025 in Suqian, Jiangsu Province of China. (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images)

What Does The Street Think About The CoreWeave, Nvidia Deal?

Jefferies said that Nvidia's support on land and powered shells should ease execution risk and help scaling, according to TheFly. 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>CoreWeave will use Nvidia’s high-performance computing platform to design and operate AI factories.</li><li>The firm will test and validate its AI-native software and reference architectures, including SUNK and CoreWeave Mission Control.</li><li>CoreWeave will adopt multiple generations of Nvidia technology, including the Rubin platform and Vera CPUs.</li></ul>NVIDIA (NVDA) and CoreWeave, Inc. (CRWV) announced on Monday an expansion of their ongoing collaboration to scale artificial intelligence infrastructure globally, with the former purchasing $2 billion worth of the latter’s Class A common stock at $87.20 per share.&nbsp;The partnership aims to accelerate the development of more than 5 gigawatts of AI factories by 2030.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Scaling AI Infrastructure</h2>CoreWeave will use Nvidia’s high-performance computing platform to design and operate AI factories that address the rapidly growing demand for AI compute power.&nbsp;Following the announcement,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/CRWV">CoreWeave’s stock</a> surged over 10% in Monday’s premarket, while that of Nvidia inched 0.6% lower. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around CoreWeave changed to ‘bullish’ from ‘neutral’ territory amid ‘normal’ message volume.&nbsp;The companies plan to use Nvidia’s financial resources to accelerate the acquisition of land, utilities, and infrastructure necessary for factory construction.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Software And Platform Integration</h2>As part of the collaboration, CoreWeave will test and validate its AI-native software and reference architectures, including SUNK and CoreWeave Mission Control, to enhance interoperability. These tools may be included in Nvidia’s reference architectures for enterprise and cloud clients.<blockquote>“CoreWeave’s deep AI factory expertise, platform software, and unmatched execution velocity are recognized across the industry. Together, we’re racing to meet extraordinary demand for NVIDIA AI factories — the foundation of the AI industrial revolution.”&nbsp;-Jensen Huang, Founder, CEO, Nvidia&nbsp;</blockquote>CoreWeave will adopt multiple generations of Nvidia technology, including the Rubin platform, Vera CPUs, and Bluefield storage systems. Nvidia, which already holds a stake in CoreWeave, had earlier committed to purchasing over $6 billion in services from the company through 2032.CRWV stock has gained over 132% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/meta-stock-gets-buy-upgrade-rothschild-redburn-lifts-price-target-ahead-of-earnings/cmy7pJKR4hT">META Stock Gets ‘Buy’ Upgrade: Rothschild Redburn Lifts Price Target To $900 Ahead Of Earnings</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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CRWV Stock Soars 10% Pre-Market As Nvidia Invests $2B To Expand AI Factory Network

The partnership aims to accelerate the development of more than 5 gigawatts of AI factories by 2030.

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VanEck announced today the following 2025 annual distributions per share for its VanEck equity exchange-traded funds. Distributions Per Share for the VanEck ETFs Listed Below Ex-Date: December 22...

NVIDIA Up a Decent 34% in 2025: Why ETFs May Soar in 2026

AI demand, China chip approval and strong earnings boost NVIDIA's outlook. SMH, SHOC and SMHX may shine as NVDA gears up for 2026.

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights NVIDIA, VanEck Semiconductor ETF, Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF and VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF

NVDA jumps after a blockbuster quarter, with soaring AI demand and strong guidance renewing interest in semiconductor-focused ETFs.

Current Price	$38.69
Prev Close	$38.38
Open	$38.27
Dividend Yield	N/A
50-Day Moving Average	$38.50
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52-Week Low	$19.71
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